Kurjey Lhakhang
The Bumthang Valley’s Kurjey Lhakhang is concealed in a lovely green meadow adjacent to the bank of the Chamkar, a meandering river. Kurjey Lhakhang is unquestionably one of Bhutan’s most significant historical and spiritual places in Bumthang. The Kurjey Lhakhang or Kurjey Monastery in the Bumthang valley is where the first Three Kings of Bhutan’s history were last interred. Kurjey Lhakhang’s stunning architecture and rare treasures have attracted a lot of tourists. The building was given the name Kurjey Lhakhang after Guru Rinpoche went into a cave to meditate in order to soothe the angry spirit.
What makes Kurjey Lhakhang a special place to visit?
The history of Kurjey Lhakhang’s building is fascinating. The famed tantric Guru Padmasambhava, who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan, was invited by one of Sindhu Raja’s attendants when the king of the iron castle of Bumthang fell ill in the eighth century. Guru Padmasambhava used his supernatural healing abilities to treat Sindhu Raja.
Guru Rinpoche learned that the King’s illness was a result of the powerful Shelging Karpo and other local deities. The chief deity of Bumthang, Shelging Karpo, is supposed to have taken vengeance on the King after his son’s murder by turning the sky black and taking his life power, which brought the King dangerously close to death.
Guru Rinpoche pursued the gods into a cave and meditated there for three months after discovering the illness’s root cause. After conquering the gods, including the formidable Shelging Karpo, Guru Rinpoche left his body imprint inside the cave, giving it the name Kurjey. kur (body),jey(imprint)
Visitors can witness a tall cypress tree next to the monastery that is thought to have grown from Guru Rinpoche’s walking staff and was planted to signify Shelging Karpo’s acceptance of the role of the guardian deity of Buddhism. The three buildings that make up Kurjey Lhakhang are visible to visitors when they are there.
For what reasons is Kurjey attractive?
Many tourists have been drawn in by the mystic air of Kurjey Monastery, where they claim to still be able to sense the revered Guru Padmasambhava’s presence in the cave where he left his imprint. Kurjey Lhakhang never fails to stun tourists with its magnificence, which ranges from the amazing history surrounding the protector god to the breathtaking architecture and sculpture symbolizing Guru Padmasambhava’s subduing cycle.
When is the best time to visit Kurjey Lhakhang?
With the exception of the monsoon season, Kurjey Lhakhang is open for visits throughout the year. Kurjey Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s holiest Buddhist shrines, is also accessible at any time of the year. However, the morning prayer period is seen to be the finest time to visit this monastery. Don’t wait; use a budget-friendly Bhutan tour to travel to one of Bhutan’s most historic locations. and for that reason alone, we provide you the best trip experience to Bhutan.